The events related to the Revolution in Mani have begun.
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Thursday, March 14th, 2024 | Gythio
11:15 AM MEMORIAL OF FALLEN HEROES
Attendance of schools, clubs, associations and organisations
Memorial service, laying of wreaths, rendering of honours
Representation of the war council of the Gregorakis by students
NOON TOWN HALL SQUARE
Theatrical performance by students of the schools of the Municipality entitled "Mani and 1821".
12:15 Municipal traditional dances from the city's schools
18:30 EAST MANI CULTURE CENTRE
Speech by Mr Dimitrios Rozakis entitled "Bardounochoria before and during the Revolution of 1821".
Friday, March 15th, 2024 | Gythio - Areopolis
NOON OPENING OF PHOTO EXHIBITION
Opening of a photographic exhibition entitled "Life in Mani in 1821".
EASTERN MANI CULTURE CENTRE
16:30 AWARDS BY STUDENTS
Memorial service, Laying of wreaths, Presentation of honours by the students of the schools of Mani
ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLIS
Go to Areopolis Indoor Gym
17:00 STUDENTS' DANCES
Traditional dances by the students of the area's schools
AREOPOLI GYM CLOSED
18:30 THEATRE PLAY
From students of the schools of the Municipality with the title "Mani and 1821".
AREOPOLIS GYM
19:00 SCIENTIFIC DAY
"Intangible Cultural Heritage Awareness Day: the case of the March 17th 1821 Anniversary".
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Antiquities & Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture
AREOPOLIS GYM
Saturday, March 16th, 2024 | Areopolis
ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI
10:00 5th Race of GREEK REVOLUTION STRUGGLE ANNOUNCEMENT
With two historical routes to walk:
1) Areopolis - Oitylo - Areopolis 21km
(From Immortals Square to Ilias Tsalafatinos Bust)
2) Areopolis - Limeni - Areopolis 10km (From Athanaton Square to Peter Mavromichalis Bust, Limeni Cemetery)
NOON AWARDS - MEMORIAL MEDALS
To the participants in the sports events from the Mayor of Eastern Mani, Mr Petros Andreakos
16:00 FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL DANCES (PART 1)
Clubs from all over Greece participate
17:30 ARRIVAL OF OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS
Memorial service, laying of wreaths, rendering of honours
Transition of students and clubs to 17th March Square
18:30 LAMPS
Procession of students from Mani schools and clubs from all over Greece to Areopolis Indoor Gymnasium
STARTING POINT: 17th MARCH SQUARE
END POINT: GYM
19:15 REPRESENTATION OF THE OATHING OF MANI FAMILIES by the Honourary Body of the Municipality of Eastern Mani
AREOPOLIS GYM
19:30 FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL DANCES (PART II)
Clubs from all over Greece participate
Awarding of souvenirs to the participants
AREOPOLI GYM
SUNDAY, March 17th, 2024| Areopolis
7:30 GREETINGS OF THE DAY
With the simultaneous ringing of the bells of the churches of Areopolis
8:00 RAISING OF THE FLAG
ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI
10:50 After the arrival of official guests
11:00 Torch Race
GRAND BRIGADIERS Church
Official Doxology of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mani, Mr Chrysostomos III
11:30 REPRESENTATION OF THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTION OF MARCH 17TH, 1821
"17TH MARCH 1821" SQUARE
- Transition of officials and public to the "Kotroni" position
- Welcome of the Mayor of Eastern Mani, Petros Andreakos
- Representation of the Oath of Mani families by students
- Speech of the day's ceremony by the President of the Legal Council of the State, Ms Niki Mariolis
12:45 Transfer to Areopolis Immortals Square
13:00 AWARDS TO THE HEROES OF MANI
ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI
- Memorial service at the site of Heron
- Deposit of wreaths according to the law
- A minute's silence in memory of the glorious Heroes
- The National Anthem by the Eastern Mani Philharmonic
14:00 PARADE
Disabled and war victims of the Municipality of Laconia
Primary and Secondary Education Schools
Associations and Military Departments
15:00 RECEPTION OF THE OFFICIAL AUTHORITIES
In the ceremony hall of Areopolis Indoor Gymnasium
LOWERING THE FLAG
